Sacramento City College: Played two years at Sacramento City College ... Helped team to a Big 8 championship in 2007 ... Earned second-team all-conference honors in 2008 ... Made 16 appearances as a sophomore ... Posted a 3-0 record with a 2.83 ERA and three saves over 35.0 innings pitched ... had 42 strikeouts out of the bullpen with just 11 walks ... teammate of current Dirtbags Kellen Hoime and Troy Watson at Sac City.

High School: Three year letterwinner at Monterey High School ... Named the Monterey Bay League Player of the Year in 2007 ... Led team to a 28-3-1 record as a senior ... A two-time all-state pick, earning first team honors as a senior ... Had a 0.89 ERA with 69 strikeouts in his final campaign ... A three-time all-league selection ... Earned second team honors as a sophomore and first team as a junior and senior ... Earned second-team All-State honors.

Personal: Born in Monterey, Calif. ... Parents are Mark and Gina Trout ... Brother Gary played for two years at Hawaii-Hilo ... A three-time Honor Roll Student-Athlete at Monterey ... Majoring in Sociology.